Marines win control of Umm Qasr port in Iraq
British Adm Michael Boyce says U S Marines have overwhelmed Umm Qasr and coalition forces hold the port, with British minesweepers preparing a safe sea route. Forces are near Basra as hundreds of prisoners are taken, described as draftees in poor condition.
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Forces seize western Iraqi air fields in widening conflict
Western Iraq's H-2 and H-3 airfields fell with little resistance as B-52 bombers from England were readied for major air strikes. Ground advances touched Rumeila oil area while casualties surfaced, including a Marine killed and eight British plus four American soldiers in a helicopter crash. Gen. Franks planned covert and airborne actions to seize key sites.
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House backs war resolution with bipartisan support
The House passed a war resolution amid clashes over party pressure to endorse Bush Iraq actions. The 392 to 11 vote showed unity but sparked Democratic complaints of coercion while the Senate approved a similar measure 99 to 0, underscoring contrasting tones and political fault lines.
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Polls Show Broad Backing for Bush Iraq War
About two thirds of Americans approve of President Bush's Iraq handling and believe he acted diplomatically before invading. ABC-Washington Post reports a 67 percent approval, CBS-NYT has 62 percent supporting the rightness of the action, and CNN-USA Today-Gallup cites 70 percent agreeing the timing was right.
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FBI links suspect to Padilla in terrorism alert
The FBI issued a nationwide alert for Adnan G. El Shukrijumah a 27 year old Saudi with flight training and a Florida license who may plot terrorist attacks and is linked to Jose Padilla. Officials say he studied Atta level organizing ability and may pose a global threat.
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